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Lúa López-Perez (at right), assistant professor of biology, reacts as Kelly Campbell, vice provost for Academic Programs and university co-chief diversity officer, formally announces that López is the university’s 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award recipient.
April 28, 2025

“Anybody who knows Lua, it's an understatement to say that Lua is full of energy, passionate about our students, active on the Faculty Senate, and a terrific human being who values diversity and works to enhance a sense of belonging and harmony,” said Sastry Pantula, dean of the College of Natural Sciences.

From left, Yan Zhang, associate professor and recipient of the 2024-25 Outstanding Service Award; Khalil Dajani, chair of the School of Computer Science and Engineering; and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Rafik Mohamed.
April 22, 2025

Yan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, is the recipient of Cal State San Bernardino’s 2024-25 Outstanding Service Award for her extensive, sustained service to students, the university and the broader academic and professional community.

Jennifer Alford, associate professor of geography and environmental studies, was overcome with emotion when she received the Golden Apple Award on April 21 for her dedication to teaching and mentorship of CSUSB students.
April 21, 2025

Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies Jennifer Alford was named the winner of Cal State San Bernardino’s 2024-25 Golden Apple Award for her exceptional and vast teaching record. This is the second year in a row that a professor in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has achieved this prestigious honor.

Rachel Estrada, left, and CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales exchange a high five as the president announces that she is the recipient of CSUSB’s 2024-25 Outstanding Lecturer Award.
March 20, 2025

The recognition was based on Estrada’s “exceptional instruction, capacity to engage students, and just extremely positive feedback she received from those she has taught,” said university President Tomás D. Morales as he made the surprise announcement in front her class on Thursday morning.

Keisha Rivers, left, associate director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Veronica Ramirez Amerson, right, director of the Educational Opportunity Program, announced the recipients of the student scholarships at this year’s Pioneer Breakfast.
March 3, 2025

The 12th annual Pioneer Breakfast celebrated community members, campus partners and student scholarship recipients on Feb. 28. Organized by the Black Faculty, Staff and Student Association, the event remains a key highlight of CSUSB’s Black History Month festivities.

Gisela Bichler, CSUSB professor of criminal justice, is the recipient of the 2025 Wang Family Excellence Award for Outstanding Faculty Scholarship.
January 28, 2025

Gisela Bichler’s "steadfast, multi-faceted contributions to our campus and community have helped to transform the lives of countless students, further advancing CSUSB and Cal State University’s excellence in teaching, research, student support and community contributions,” said university President Tomás D. Morales.

The new textbook cost-saving program, Coyote Day One Textbook Access, launches fall 2024 and is open to all students.
September 9, 2024

This fall brings a new initiative to CSUSB’s Affordable Learning Solutions, an initiative which supports student success through participation in cost-saving programs for textbooks and course materials.

From left, Manijeh Badiee, recipient of the 2023-24 Golden Apple Award, and CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales
May 28, 2024

“I’m overwhelmed and humbled,” said Manijeh Badiee, professor of psychology. “This is the one award that means so much to me. I love teaching. I love our students. They’re why I do what I do.”

Julie Taylor, associate professor of communication and media, was overcome with emotion when she was surprised with the Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award from CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales.
May 28, 2024

Julie Taylor, associate professor of communication and media, was honored with the 2023-24 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award for her dedication to CSUSB students and effective advising qualities and practices.